Freebies

25% Off Full Price Items & Free Lunchbag @ Verbaudet

by Tamsin Oxford in Deals on 23 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

25% Off Full Price Items & Free Lunchbag @ Verbaudet

Vertbaudet launched a new customer offer code today that offers you 25% off full price items and a free lunch bag. Of course it does come with terms and conditions, but it’s a tasty little deal worth looking at, especially since that free lunchbag looks awesome.

I have been reliably informed that they might pull this code on Friday (25 May) if the demand is too high, so if you are a total Verbaudet fan and desperately need your 25% off, then best you get shopping now.

The order code is 8008 and it is valid on all full priced Spring-Summer 2012 Collections. The offer is not valid on their Happy price items, Green Star products, Schoolwear Collections, and items that have already been discounted.

You will get free delivery on orders of £60 or more or you’ll pay around £3.99 for standard delivery. You can only use the order code once, but hey, if you do some smart shopping you could end up with oodles of tasty summer wear. So, if you haven’t got your child's summer wardrobe sorted out yet, heeeere’s a discount!!!

Kids Freebie: Free Packet Of Seeds @ The Lorax Seed Sender

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 21 May, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Free Packet Of Seeds @ The Lorax Seed Sender

I love this freebie! How cute is this? To celebrate the launch of the movie, The Lorax, they have created a Facebook page called The Lorax Seed Sender. If you Like the page and join in, then they will send you seeds to nurture and enjoy for free!

They are sending out hundreds of seeds to good homes for free, free, free! I do love a good free seed deal though, I have grown strawberries, roses and sunflowers with free seeds that I’ve found through these deals and they have all been fabulous!

To get your seeds, just Like the Facebook page and fill in your name and address and then they will send you them in the post. It does mean you’re stuck with The Lorax Seed Sender on your Facebook profile, but it seems fairly harmless and it is a Dr. Seuss movie so there is an element of cool.

Thanks to kimyt11 at HUKD!

Kids Freebie: Free Packet Of Retro Sweets @ Sugarcane

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 21 May, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Free Packet Of Retro Sweets @ Sugarcane

Fancy getting a free packet of retro sweeties to enjoy? Well, Sugarcane are giving away a free sample of their brand new retro sweets and you just need to fill in a very short survey in order to qualify for your freebie.

The brand new range of sweets from Sugarcane include those perennial and retro favourites such as cola, pineapple, mint humbugs, rhubarb & custard, pear drops, sherbet lemons, sour apples, butterscotch, chocolate limes, pina colada and plenty more.

The survey is ridiculously simple really. You fill in your name, your email address, your postal address, your Facebook username and your favourite boiled sweets and then submit the form. I think it is worth noting here, however, that asking for your Facebook user name is unusual so if you don’t want to give it over, make one up.

Thanks to kimyt11 at HUKD!

Mums Freebie: Free ARK Skincare Sample Box

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 20 May, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Mums Freebie: Free ARK Skincare Sample Box

ARK Age Aware Skincare are offering a full range of free samples for you to try out and enjoy. You can choose which product range you want to try out and they will send you your special free samples by mail.

The different product ranges you can get free samples of include: Age Prepare, early teens to early 30s, Age Maintain, mid 30s to 50s, and Age Repair, 50s onwards. The form is self explanatory, a simple one that asks your name and address.

However, you can’t opt out of spam so you may end up getting promotional emails and other such stuff as a result of getting this face loving freebie.

At ARK they believe that it is important to be age appropriate with the skincare products you use and should complement your age and the needs of your skin. They have spent years perfecting the formulas and they are designed to support and nurture your skin as you age. It’s a pretty cool freebie.

Thanks to Moromir at HUKD!

Parents Freebie: Free Sample Of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 20 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Parents Freebie: Free Sample Of Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste

How nice, clean teeth for free! What a lovely way to start the new week than with a tasty freebie that will help you keep those chompers shiny and fresh. The sample is for Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste and the form easy enough to complete.

The Colgate sample is part of their Challenge apparently. You fill in the sample request form below and they will send you your Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste sample straight away. You’ll get your sample within a week.

Try it for five days and then take on the food or drink that would normally trigger your tooth sensitivity and see if you can feel a difference. By completing the challenge you’ll get money off your next purchase and be entered into their competition to win five prizes of £1,000.

So there you go, fill in the form, brush your teeth, report back to Colgate and enjoy a bunch of cool free stuff and chances to win.

Thanks to notts6501 at HUKD!

Kids Freebie: Lego Toys In The Sun Newspaper 19th Of May To 27th Of May

by Lynley Oram in Freebies on 19 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Lego Toys In The Sun Newspaper 19th Of May To 27th Of MayLego is expensive stuff, so any chance to get some free or cheap Lego is always welcome. Even if it does involve the Sun newspaper! It is the Sun giveaway time again. Free Lego packs are being given away with every issue starting today, the 19th of May, and running until the 27th of May.

To get this freebie, you need to either buy or get hold of a Sun newspaper. The newspaper costs 50p. Or at least it did today when I bought one in order to get this deal. I've never bought a Sun before so no idea if that's the normal price or not!

The voucher was on page 4 of the TV Biz pages in the middle of the newspaper. Take the voucher to either a WH Smith's or a Toys R Us.  Today's Lego toy is the Batman Jetski. Be quick though as when they ran this promotion last time a lot of stores very quickly ran out of toys.

You don't need to spend money. Chances are if you ask around you're bound to find someone who buys this paper and doesn't need the voucher. Last time, when they did the Pirate's of the Caribbean one, my husbands workmates all collected them for him. My son ended up with about six of each toy!

Here's the full list:

  • Saturday: Batman Jetski
  • Sunday: Batmobile
  • Monday: Ninjago Ninja Car
  • Tuesday: City race car
  • Wednesday: Star Wars Star Destroyer
  • Thursday: City Police Plane
  • Friday: City fire chief
  • Saturday: Ninjago Hidden Sword
  • Sunday: Star Wars TIE fighter

 Thanks to agent_C at HUKD!

Kids Freebie: Free Diamond Jubilee Activity Pack @ The Woodland Trust

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 17 May, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Free Diamond Jubilee Activity Pack @ The Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust has prepared a bunch of free Diamond Jubilee activity packs for parents to download and for kids to enjoy. You can choose from a wide range of activities that can be done either indoors or out.

The Diamond Jubilee party kit includes printable invitations, a guide to the best woods to hold your picnic to celebrate the event, and plenty more. You’ll find free decorations such as bunting, pinwheel flags, paper chains and confetti.

There are also free games such as crown jewels colour bingo, the red, white and blue hunt and flower crowns. You can also enjoy treasure hunts and create treasure hunting bags, and even create a fairytale woodland stage.

The free Diamond Jubilee packs also include picnic recipes like strawberry and elderflower recipes and caterpillar tortilla rolls, as well as honey cakes and jam tarts. Other extras include royal plates, leaf doilies and name badges.

Thanks to logie31 at HUKD!

Kids Freebie: Free Potty Training Wall Chart & Sticker Pack @ Dry Like Me

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 17 May, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Free Potty Training Wall Chart & Sticker Pack @ Dry Like Me

Dry Like Me is offering a free potty training wall chart and sticker pack to anyone who registers to join their club. You will need to fill in a form with your details in order to get the freebie posted out to you, but you also get access to their free newsletter which has potty training tips and advice in it.

The free potty training wall chart and sticker pack is ideal for helping your little one master the art of potty training. I have to admit that I really like their website, it is so bright and cheerful. The fake weather report is also pretty awesome.

To get your freebies you need to select the Click Here button on the bottom left of the screen and a separate pop-up will appear with all the bits and pieces you need to fill in. If that doesn’t open in your browser, you may need to enable pop-ups first.

Thanks to kitkat at HUKD!

Kids Freebie: Fab Activity Packs @ Fanta

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 15 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Fab Activity Packs @ Fanta

Yeah, this is not an optical illusion, this is the new Fanta website that comes with all sorts of cool freebies and extras for kids, like their Fanta Fun Packs. These Fanta Fun Packs were created with Linda Barker so that kids and parents can make fun things together and stay entertained.

These free Fanta Fun Packs are a pretty good idea considering that the weather is about to get nasty again. Yes, those two days of sun were IT my friends! So, without further ado why not peek at the free recipes and crafts on the site so you don’t go mad in the rain.

You can whip up a scrummy banana cupcake recipe (yum) or you can get to grips with learning how to stencil with step-by-step instructions. You can either download and print these, or you can follow them onscreen. From toiletry bag ideas to designing a funky t-shirt or learning how to create your own pouffe, everything you need is in there.

What a lovely freebie for the kids!

Kids Freebie: Free Diamond Jubilee Activity Sheets @ Sustrans

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 14 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Free Diamond Jubilee Activity Sheets @ Sustrans

This year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations are just around the corner and councils are reporting record numbers of applications for road closures as hundreds of local communities plan to celebrate the Queen’s 60 year reign. Sustrans have got in on the action by offering a ton of free Diamond Jubilee activity sheets for kids to enjoy.

As well as being a great occasion for local people to come together, street parties are a fantastic opportunity for kids to be truly free range and experience the joys of playing in their communities outside in the fresh air.

To help you come up with some ideas, Sustrans have created a special series of Diamond Jubilee activity sheets that are free to download. They are packed with games and activities for kids of all ages. From bike polo to royal dancing games, their five British themed activity sheets have everything you need for a fantastic day of fun.

Parents Freebie: Goodbye Pert Breasts @ Amazon

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 13 May, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Parents Freebie: Goodbye Pert Breasts @ Amazon

Amazon has dropped the price of the book Goodbye Pert Breasts from something to, well, nothing! Yes, you can download this extremely funny and clever look at parenthood from the perspective of a man without paying a single red cent. Wahoo!

Yes, in case you hadn’t already guessed, this free book is a Kindle download. Written by Ben Wakeling, the book is the diary of a newborn dad and should have most of us cackling in agreement and sympathy.

Ben Wakeling is a very funny author and the book has had plenty of good reviews from the likes of Prima Baby, Pregnancy & Birth, and plenty more. He is a husband and father who lives in Warwickshire and his views on being a parent are delightful, and don’t pull any punches either.

Fans of his blog and his writing will appreciate this fab freebie so get on there and get downloading!

Thanks to Robinsad at HUKD!

Family Freebie: Free Aquafresh Toothpaste Sample

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 13 May, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Family Freebie: Free Aquafresh Toothpaste Sample

Fancy nabbing yourself some free Aquafresh toothpaste? Well, you’re in luck because Aquafresh are giving away samples of their latest toothpaste sensation on their website. You’ll need to do some registering and joining in but if you like freebies, then it should be worth the time.

The new Aquafresh Ultimate toothpaste helps strengthen 30% of the teeth you can see and protects 70% of the teeth you can’t. This new (and free) toothpaste helps to keep the gum seal tight and healthy thanks to all sorts of fun stuff inside.

You will keep your family’s teeth strong and healthy with this lovely new formula and you get to try it out by registering and getting a free travel sized sample. The samples are only going for as long as stocks last so don’t dally, and you do have to adhere to the various terms and conditions too.

This is not bad for a freebie really, especially since the registration process is relatively simple.

Thanks to PBRISCOE at HUKD!

Family Freebie: Save On Train Tickets With Tickety Split

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 13 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Family Freebie: Save On Train Tickets With Tickety Split

This is an excellent freebie that saves you money over the long term. You can download this free app called Tickety Split from iTunes and then this free app will look at all the options on your train route and see where you can save money.

It can take absolute ages to find cheap train fares if you do it manually. I’ve spent hours trying to sort out the cheapest fares as the train websites are, well, just awful. This app takes the pain away for you by checking all of the available options on your route and showing you the cheapest ones around.

The free app uncovers hidden ticket combinations and saves you loads and it is entirely legal. You download the app onto your iPhone and tell it your journey. This first version only shows you tickets available today, not returns or advance bookings. It isn’t infallible but it could save you some lovely cash.

Thanks to ds2000 at HUKD!

Mums Freebie: £10 Gift Card @ Mamas & Papas

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 13 May, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Mums Freebie: £10 Gift Card @ Mamas & Papas

Mamas and Papas are offering both new and existing customers a lovely £10 gift card at the moment. It comes with a bunch of terms and conditions, of course, but what a nice way to start a baby shop!

The free £10 gift card from Mamas and Papas will take three to four working days to arrive. It is an ecard so I believe it will appear in your inbox. The ecards will only be sent to accurate and genuine email addresses and it must be used in transactions over £30. Considering how expensive Mamas & Papas are, that last condition shouldn’t be too hard to fulfil!

The ecard is redeemable in Mamas & papas UK and Ireland instore and online, and it is not valida t their factory shop or outlet stores. You get one ecard per person and it is only valid for one month from the date received.

Thanks to Alex7911 at HUKD!

Free Chocolate For Coeliac Awareness Week @ Thorntons

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 9 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Free Chocolate For Coeliac Awareness Week @ Thorntons

From 14-20 May 2012, Thorntons is giving away free chocolates with no gluten containing ingredients. These free chocolates are available at all stores nationwide and are part of their celebration of Coeliac Awareness Week.

Simply pop into your local Thorntons store, tell them you are celebrating Coeliac Awareness Week and you get your delicious free chocolate. Thorntons has partnered with leading charity Coeliac UK to generate awareness of the disease.

The free chocolates have no gluten containing ingredients and so can be enjoyed by those who need to stick to a gluten-free diet. The charity works with people who suffer from coeliac disease and helps to improve their lives through support, campaigning and research.

You can even get in there with a chance to win a box of Thortons Continental chocolates by visiting the Coeliac website here.

So there you go, you get to try out a gluten-free chocolate bar for free in support of something that, well, makes a difference.

Mums Freebie: Two Free Mills & Boon Novels

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 6 May, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Mums Freebie: Two Free Mills & Boon Novels

I apologise to all the PlayPennies Dads here, this is probably not a freebie for you. And to those mums who think Mills & Boon and other such romantic novels are a waste of time, I apologise to you too. I, however, have a soft spot for these books as I discovered them when I was a teen and thought they were terribly exciting. Now you can get two free books right now and try them out. Go on, you know you want to…

So, what you have here is Mills & Boon attempting to ensnare the unwary by sending them two free historical romance novels and hoping to hook them to the brand. Clever… You are under no obligation to buy anything if you accept your two free historical novels and there is no catch and no delivery charges.

Just bung them into your bag, send your order and wait for these two free books to appear in your mailbox. Good timing for lazy summer reading…

Thanks to TallerPaul at HUKD!

Kids Freebie: Free Kelloggs Mini Max Cereal @ Tesco

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 6 May, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Kids Freebie: Free Kelloggs Mini Max Cereal @ Tesco

I am torn about this particular freebie but I thought that it was worth mentioning for some of you may be able to take full advantage of this offer. It is a Tesco Internet Exclusive where you get a free box of Kelloggs Mini Max cereal to try out.

The new Kelloggs mini max cereal is made with wholegrain fibre and the free box is the 560g size and you can only get one per customer. What has had many of us chattering, though, is why they say it isn’t suitable for vegetarians! What on Earth could this cereal contain? If you’re a vegetarian, maybe you can help us figure it out…

Anyway, the discount will be credited when you go to the till and the free cereal offer is subject to availability. Make sure that you add this during your online shop otherwise you’ll be charged delivery charges on this, making it not free at all. And make sure it is taken off your total price at the end too as some people have had a problem there.

Thanks to ambergarcia at HUKD!

Mums Freebie: Free Garnier Skin Perfector Cream

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 6 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Mums Freebie: Free Garnier Skin Perfector Cream

Oooh, this is a pretty cool freebie as it lands you an ace free pack of Garnier Skin Perfector cream which is apparently, the best thing for your skin ever. You only need to follow a few simple steps to get your fabulous freebie so go on, spoil yourself with some lush skincare treats.

There are about 230,000 samples available as a part of this freebie so make sure you get yourself on the list sooner rather than later. The Miracle Skin Perfector delivers a hybrid formula that combines long lasting 24hr hydrating care with a light touch of make-up for instantly flawless skin.

I rather like these new moisturiser and make-up blends, they really are perfect for mums who are hectically busy but don’t feel like wandering about without make-up on. It has helped me, I am way too busy to spend 30 mins on my face! Anyway, you will get your pack in anything from four to 12 days, you can only get one per household, and I wish you luck!

Thanks to parsonsanna at HUKD!

Free Mexican Cookbook For Kindle @ Amazon

by Tamsin Oxford in Freebies on 6 May, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Free Mexican Cookbook For Kindle @ Amazon

My Kindle is starting to groan under the weight of all the freebies I’ve been discovering for download from the Kindle store and I honestly cannot resist just this last one. You can download the Viva La Mexican Cookery: 59 Easy Mexican Recipes book for free at the Kindle store right now.

The Viva La Mexican Cookery book is reduced from the usual price of £7.20 to, um, well, nothing. Amazon do this sort of thing all the time, suddenly dropping a book to free on the Kindle store, and it is utterly fantastic. I now have so many books that I need another Kindle!

This particular free recipe book by Maria Catarina Garcia is designed to introduce you to 59 Mexican recipes that avoid the stereotypical Quesadilla or Tortilla, but instead introduce you to a fantastic world of food and flavour that shows you the real taste of Mexico. It looks fantastic and I’ve just downloaded it, thank you very much.

P.S Non-Kindle users can read these files on their PCs, iPhones, iPads and Android phones too.

Thanks to janegoodie at HUKD!

Exclusive May 04 Deals @ The Lego Shop

by Tamsin Oxford in Deals on 4 May, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Exclusive May 04 Deals @ The Lego Shop

May the Fourth be With You! Yes, today is Star Wars day thanks to a terrible pun and the Lego Shop is doing a bunch of deals and discounts to celebrate this momentous occasion, just for today only. You will find a range of freebies and some great discounts.

First off let me list all the lovely freebies. You will get free delivery on orders of £50 or more, an exclusive TC-14 minifigure for free on all Star Wars orders over £50, and a free R2-D2 poster will every single Star Wars order while supplies last.

There are also a bunch of items listed as 20% and 10% off which include: Super Star Destroyer, Imperial Shuttle, Darth Maul’s Sith Infiltrator, Republic Frigate, Anakin’s and Sebulba’s Podracers, The Battle of Naboo, Ewok Attack, Keychain Anakin Skywalker, Keychain Watto, and plenty more.

In short, you can probably get about £100 of stuff for about £60 plus loads of freebies and free delivery. Nice.

Thanks to goonertillidie at HUKD!